There's not a scientific link that the disease transfers to humans, according to the CDC and AR State Health Department. There is still research being conducted on the topic.

Both departments urge people who hunt in areas with confirmed cases of deer with reported Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) to strongly consider testing the meat before eating it.

One of the new coolers and location sites is outside the Damascus Community Center on Highway 65 in Van Buren County.

This week @ARGameandFish launched a new program— biologist called it “a win win” situation. They want help from hunters & want to help hunters too. This is one of 40 boxes in the state. More details to come. #ARNewspic.twitter.com/HjUI4KIVQI